VOA慢速英语:美机构称重建阿富汗导致数千人丧生

reconstruction – n. the act or process of building something that was damaged or destroyed again

monitor – v. to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time

narcotics (plural) - n. a drug (such as cocaine, heroin, or marijuana) that affects the brain and that is usually dangerous and illegal

casualties (plural) – n. a person who is hurt or killed during an accident, war, etc.

insurgent – n. a person who fights against an established government or authority

figure - n. a value that is expressed in numbers